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James Monroe, Richmond, Va., to John Francis Mercer, Governor of Maryland?, n.p., October 20, 1802
| Author: | Monroe, James, 1758-1831 |
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| Issued Date: | 1802-10-20 |
| URI: | https://hdl.handle.net/10288/24684 |
| Citation: | James Monroe Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. |
| Description: | Encloses a copy of his communication relativeto the Gabriel slave conspiracy of 1800; tells of measures adopted by the legislature as a result of it; assures him that he will command his unreserved confidence in the future on this topic or any other; mentions the case of the Norfolk alderman and the British consul in sending a man charged with mutiny on the Hermione to the West Indies; hopes to meet him this winter; plans to resume practise of law when his term as governor expires; says he owes money but it takes courage to engage in the business having been away from it so long; adds "You know I have industry and perserverance"; sends regards to "Mrs. Mercer & your family"; assures him of his friendship; adds postscript that he rejoices at the success of republicanism in "your state." |
| License: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ Acknowledgement of William & Mary Libraries, Special Collections Research Center as a source is requested. Acknowledgement of William & Mary Libraries, Special Collections Research Center as a source is requested. |
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